Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Performance wins (3,76 s vs 4,83 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
3.76 s
4.83 s
| Measure | Model Y Performance | XC40 Recharge Twin AWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.76 s | 4.83 s | 1.07 s · Model Y Performance |
| 400 m standing start | 12.02 s | 13.17 s | 1.15 s · Model Y Performance |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.07 s | 25.20 s | 3.13 s · Model Y Performance |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 180 km/h | 70 km/h · Model Y Performance |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.39 kg/hp | 5.36 kg/hp | better ratio · Model Y Performance |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Model Y Performance | XC40 Recharge Twin AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.03 s | 1.30 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.72 s | 2.17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.80 s | 3.58 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.76 s | 4.83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.98 s | 6.43 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.65 s | 11.21 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.13 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 12.02 s | 13.17 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.07 s | 25.20 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 180 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 456 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 670 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 003 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 408 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 660 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 188 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed |
Off the line, the Model Y Performance hits 100 km/h in 3.76 s versus 4.83 s for the XC40 Recharge Twin AWD. At this point, the Model Y Performance leads by 1.07 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model Y Performance is doing 152 km/h against 141 km/h for the XC40 Recharge Twin AWD. The gap is 0.81 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model Y Performance crosses the line in 12.01 s versus 13.17 s. The 1.16 s gap represents roughly 54 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model Y Performance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 209 km/h versus 180 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model Y Performance finishes in 22.06 s versus 25.20 s, with a 3.13 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model Y Performance is capped at 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the XC40 Recharge Twin AWD at 180 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.39 kg/hp vs 5.36 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.41 seconds. The 1.07 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Performance wins (3,76 s vs 4,83 s).
Model Y Performance goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,76 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model Y Performance: 456 hp, ratio 4,39 kg/hp. XC40 Recharge Twin AWD: 408 hp, ratio 5,36 kg/hp.
Model Y Performance: 250 km/h. XC40 Recharge Twin AWD: 180 km/h.